Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: a cause of sudden death in young people.

Full Abstract

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an increasingly recognized cause of ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death in young people, notably young athletes. The best treatment is not clear, although options include antiarrhythmic drugs, radiofrequency ablation, and implantable defibrillators.

Author information

Author/s: McRae, A T (AT); Chung, M K (MK); Asher, C R (CR);

Affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine (Cleve Clin J Med), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2001-May; vol 68 (issue 5) : pp 459-67

Dates: Created 2001/05/15; Completed 2001/06/07; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 11352326, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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